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Holiday Calendar January 2009

As I am sitting and daydreaming of the Hanukkah potato latkes with sour cream and applesauce, and also pondering what will be the perfect Christmas cookies this year, I realized January of 2009 is almost too full of holidays. From New Year’s celebrations for many religions and nations, through Martin Luther King’s day and the Barack Obama inauguration, to World Religion Day, it was time to publish the calendar and help with the planning of January 2009 festivities. Continue reading Holiday Calendar January 2009

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Best Ever Parker House Rolls Recipe

This recipe is a classic from the Midwest, and has become a favorite among our friends and customers in our holiday events. You will need a big stand mixer for an easy process and successful results, but even if you don’t – just mix and work the dough by hand as much as you can for good outcome. Yields about 36 rolls. Continue reading Best Ever Parker House Rolls Recipe

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Holiday Calendar December 2008

December is here with the cold weather as a constant, DC just had first snow today, the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony is behind us with president Bush in one of his last public appearances, Christmas decorations are popping all over town, Thanksgiving leftovers are long gone, and it is about time to publish the December 2008 holiday calendar. Continue reading Holiday Calendar December 2008

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Holiday Calendar November 2008

Mid October, the treats for Halloween are ready by the door, the pumpkins are along the entryway and the autumn wreath is hanging on the door. While planning for Thanksgiving I realized I did not post the November holiday calendar yet. Here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for November 2008. Continue reading Holiday Calendar November 2008